The most epic movie I have ever seen

Rating: 10/10 (19 July 2013)

I have been an avid fan of sci-fi action movies ever since I first saw Star Wars back in 1977. Watching Pacific Rim gave me the same feeling that I had when I was 7 and saw that movie. Pacific Rim is epic in scale, story, visuals, and sound like Star Wars, Aliens, Jurassic Park, the Matrix and Avatar before it. I compare it to these giants of science fiction because thats where Pacific Rim belongs.
My jaw dropped at the scale, at the amazingly realistic action scenes. The musical score was heroic and inspiring, unique and memorable. I cheered, I gasped, I was completely enthralled in this movie beginning to end. I saw images unlike anything I had ever seen before and I was deeply saddened when it was over. This is a true masterpiece.
There has never been a movie like this one, at least regarding subject matter. I suppose it took Hollywood technology this long to get to the point where they could make a Japanese Anime movie like Robotech or Evangelion in a realistic manner.
The Kaiju were monstrous, threatening and never once did I think that the Jaeger would just walk up and kill the thing with one punch like the Hulk. These Kaiju were a real threat, mostly bigger than our own titanic robotic Jaegers and often throughout the movie I knew that the pilots were in true peril. Each fight was a work of art, never shying away from the blood. This is no bloodless superhero romp, but a gritty visceral experience that is terrifying and thrilling.
There were great lines, great shout-outs to classic movies, and great likable characters. The plot took you everywhere you could hope for and then some. Events happened that I had absolutely no expectation of, amazing things that I will not spoil for you.
I sit here now wondering how long it will be before I can go see it again, or buy a copy so I can put it on and play it all day long. I thank you Mr. Deltoro for creating something so astounding. I hope this is only the beginning of a series.